Rock sugar gourd is a very popular traditional snack, and here is a simple way to make rock sugar gourd:
Material:
Hawthorn fruit (or other fruits, such as strawberries, grapes, etc.).
Rock sugar (or brown sugar).
Bamboo skewers (or toothpicks).
Water. Steps:
1. Prepare the required fruits, wash and pit the hawthorn fruits, and wash the other fruits directly for later use.
2. Insert bamboo skewers (or toothpicks) on each fruit to make it easier to dip the syrup.
3. Prepare a frying pan, add an appropriate amount of water, add rock sugar (or brown sugar) and boil until the sugar is completely melted.
4. Dip the fruits into the syrup one by one, making sure that each fruit is evenly coated with the syrup.
5. Dry the fruit stained with syrup on a bamboo skewer, and fix the bamboo skewer on the bamboo basket or other supports to prevent the fruit from sticking.
6. Wait for the syrup to fully solidify, and the rock sugar gourd is ready.
Precautions: 1. When making rock sugar gourd, the temperature of the syrup should be moderate, and do not overheat to avoid gelatinization of the syrup.
2. You can choose to use rock sugar or brown sugar according to personal taste, rock sugar will be more translucent, and brown sugar will have a unique sweet taste.
3. If you like a richer taste, you can add a little lemon juice or edible vinegar to the syrup to increase the sweet and sour taste.
I hope this simple rock sugar gourd recipe can help you, and I wish you to make a delicious rock sugar gourd!
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